Pros:
I love the kingping stuff and being able to "steer" with 2 feet.
I love the straps, even with my board hanging on the lift no pressure points.
I love how my heel fits in the heel cup.
Damping... holy awesome comfy.

Cons:
The highback isn't adjustable at all other than forward lean.
The ratchets aren't as nice as burton's.
No toe ramp adjustment.

The big thing here. My Ions, SLX, and Driver X in size 9.5 all fit very snuggly into the heel cup and thus I get no lag toe or heel side. I always feel like burton ride a little loser. Even with adjustments.

Thanks

How would you rate response compared to cartels?

I can see your heel fits these better but does that comment refer to overall response?

I rock size 11s so I will need Large.

How about weight? Not a big deal but all the same how do they compare to cartels?

I ride 70% pow so dampening is not my main priority. I like to feel the snow as much as possible. Dampening is fine as long as it doesn't kill the feedback and feel from the powder.

Now that more of you dudes have riding time on these bindings, whats the word on foot/leg fatigue?
Better or no different than standard bindings?

I think it's a bit better for both, not huge difference for me, but some. I still wish they were canted a bit.

On another note...got an email back from NOW and they are sending me some new ladders, they also said they are aware of the issue with the ladders and are working on improvements for next season. Sounds good to me.

I think it's a bit better for both, not huge difference for me, but some. I still wish they were canted a bit.

On another note...got an email back from NOW and they are sending me some new ladders, they also said they are aware of the issue with the ladders and are working on improvements for next season. Sounds good to me.

wow, good on them. i might just check these out next season, though they'll no longer be new tech by then =\

I think it's a bit better for both, not huge difference for me, but some. I still wish they were canted a bit.

On another note...got an email back from NOW and they are sending me some new ladders, they also said they are aware of the issue with the ladders and are working on improvements for next season. Sounds good to me.

well if you don't mind my trick, you can try some snow cant, with the boots stepping on them it creates a nice feeling...

I inquired and JF sent this note over. Sounds like they are fixing it for this season not next season - good news!

This JF Pelchat the inventor and Owner of NOW, thanks for reaching out. We are aware of this issue and we are making new parts (ankle and toe ladders) with new design and material that will be available for all NOW customer for warranty as of February so you don't have to worry about it, we have your back. More info on our website around January 10th, hope this will ease your concerns.